MB to GB converter

Type an amount in megabytes and see at once how many gigabytes that is. You can also convert from GB to MB. Choose whether to use 1000 or 1024: that difference explains why a drive seems to have less space than the box says.

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In megabytes or in gigabytes, depending on your choice.

Fill in the fields; the answer appears here straight away.

How it works

  1. Enter the values

    Type the numbers or the formula. Decimals may use a point or a comma. No idea? Click Fill in an example.

  2. Instant answer

    The answer appears as you type, with the most important intermediate values.

  3. See the working

    Under "How it's worked out" you see the steps, handy for checking your own calculation.

1000 or 1024?

  • Decimal (1000): 1 GB = 1000 MB. This is how makers of drives, SSDs and memory cards count, and macOS too.
  • Binary (1024): 1 GB = 1024 MB. This is how Windows counts, and it also calls it "GB". The official name is gibibyte (GiB).

A 500 GB drive (decimal) therefore shows up as about 465 GB in Windows: 500 × 1000³ ÷ 1024³ = 465.7.

Example

2500 MB is 2500 ÷ 1000 = 2.5 GB (decimal) or 2500 ÷ 1024 = 2.44 GB (binary).

Conversion table (decimal)

| MB | GB | |---|---| | 1 MB | 0.001 GB | | 100 MB | 0.1 GB | | 256 MB | 0.256 GB | | 500 MB | 0.5 GB | | 512 MB | 0.512 GB | | 1,000 MB | 1 GB | | 1,024 MB | 1.024 GB | | 2,500 MB | 2.5 GB | | 5,000 MB | 5 GB | | 10,000 MB | 10 GB |

Frequently asked questions

Is the MB to GB free?

Yes. The MB to GB is completely free, with no account, sign-up or usage limit.

How accurate is the result?

The tool calculates with your browser's number precision. For important calculations, always double-check what you entered.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. The tool works in any modern browser on a phone, tablet or computer.